The Fading American Republic

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jun 29, 2015

Former Colorado Senator and two-time presidential contender Gary Hart sees an increasing gap between purpose and performance in America. In his new book, The Republic of Conscience, Hart argues that the military, the CIA, and Congress have led the country away from its founding principles.

 

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7:30pm on June 30th in Westchester County, NY. Find more information about the reading here. 

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